Morton Fraser MacRoberts‘s practice routinely acts for the families of victims of fatal accidents, and is experienced in handling complex historic sexual abuse cases. The team is also well-equipped to act in workplace accident matters. Jenny Dickson leads the team and is noted for her deep knowledge of catastrophic injury cases relating to RTA, while the ’fantastic’ Nicola Edgar is well-placed to assist clients with historical sexual abuse and fatal claims.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Nicola Edgar provided an excellent service. She ensured that the case continued to progress and gave support and clear advice at each stage. She very much understood the situation and gave clear advice based on her extensive previous knowledge of the legal processes and outcomes involved.'

  • ‘Nicola Edgar has an excellent reputation for personal injury claims, depth of expertise and market recognition. I would also like say I'm very impressed with the professional practice service, especially explaining in detail each step of the process.'

  • ‘Great customer service. Kind and thoughtful representatives. Patient and diligent. Felt more like a friend than a solicitor.’

  • ‘Nicola Edgar and her team have been fantastic. They are always there to support and advise, and are incredibly responsive. Their collaboration and engagement with other advisors were second to none. Nicola is looking after a personal injury case for me, and all throughout the proceedings has been incredibly supportive and professional.'

  • ‘Nicola Edgar is first class. She is responsive, she provides what feels to me great advice, she is very competent, and always delivers on what she says she will do.’

  • ‘The team is tuned in to the needs of pursuer clients, dealing with them empathetically while explaining the requirements of the case and the courts.’

  • ‘Morton Fraser MacRoberts has a variety of interesting and complex cases. They manage them well, driven and overseen by the firm’s partners, who take personal involvement in the cases.'

  • ‘Jenny Dickson is great to work with. She manages her team well and personally gets involved in their cases where required. She understands the litigation process extremely well and ensures that her clients are well represented.'

  • 'Sympathetic, client focused, and willing to take on difficult cases.'

  • 'Knowledgeable, practical, engaged, and outcome focused.'

Work highlights

Acting on behalf of the family of a pedestrian who was fatally wounded when hit by a vehicle.
Acting on behalf of an individual who sustained serious, complex injuries as a cyclist following a collision with a vehicle.

Practice head

Jenny Dickson

Other key lawyers

Nicola Edgar